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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/3p8dg0j5ir/alpha-one-niner-evade-1-5-backpack/yka9g01j7w/minaal-carry-on-3-0/"
title: "Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs Minaal Carry-On 3.0"
description: "Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs Minaal Carry-On 3.0: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs. Minaal Carry-On 3.0

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/3p8dg0j5ir/alpha-one-niner-evade-1-5-backpack/)

by [Alpha One-Niner](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Alpha One-Niner)

![Front facing view of the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990330/carryons/alpha-one-niner-evade-1-5-backpack-3p8dg0j5ir.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×31×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$225</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack | Feature | Minaal Carry-On 3.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Dimension-Polyant’s X42, Cordura 500D Nylon, 630D HD Twill</td><td>600D Picton</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Minaal Carry-On 3.0](https://onebag.travel/carryon/yka9g01j7w/minaal-carry-on-3-0/)

by [Minaal](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Minaal)

![Front facing view of the Minaal Carry-On 3.0](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629864833/carryons/Minaal_Carry-On_3.0_z5ohrn.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$350</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack and Minaal Carry-On 3.0

-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; Hideable on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; Optional on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; No on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack; 1, side on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 162 accept both. 12 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack, and 0 accept only the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.

### Only the Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack fits

Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.

## Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack vs. Minaal Carry-On 3.0: which should you pack?

The **Minaal Carry-On 3.0** carries 13L more than the **Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack** (22L vs. 35L), while the **Minaal Carry-On 3.0** is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Alpha One-Niner Evade 1.5 Backpack** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Minaal Carry-On 3.0; if you want to travel lighter, the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 is the better call.